Celebrating Women's History Month - Yakima Valley Libraries

In honor of Women’s History Month, we curated a special collection of library resources for our community. Explore the links and lists below to enjoy diverse articles, books, images, films, and events that spotlight women’s history both locally and across the globe.

For more information on Women’s History Month, visit www.nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org & www.womenshistorymonth.gov.

Events

History Happy Hour
Wednesday, March 12 from 6:00-7:00PM
Gilbert Cellars Winery
Join us for cultural conversations! Carlos Pelley, Archive Librarian in the Northwest Reading Room of Yakima Valley Libraries, will present on women’s history in the Yakima Valley.

“And It Has Pockets! The Battle for Women’s Clothing Equity”
Thursday, March 13 from 7:00-8:30PM
Single Hill Brewing Company
Join costume designer Diane Johnston to dig into the pockets of the past, tracing the history of the humble pocket to determine if the battle for equality may still be decided by a few inches of extremely influential fabric.

Library Resources

Gale OneFile: U.S. History
Read academic journals, magazine articles, news articles, and more on women’s history in Gale Onefile: U.S. History. Here are a few highlights to get you started in your exploration of the database:

Heritage Hub
Are you curious to know the matriarchs of your family’s history? Perhaps you would like to celebrate the life of those who have passed. Search family history with the premier collection of U.S. obituaries and death notices for in-depth genealogical research from 1704 – today. HeritageHub provides access to hundreds of years of obituaries and death notices from thousands of newspapers across the United States.

Kanopy
From biopics illuminating iconic figures to poignant dramas highlighting everyday heroes, this collection of Kanopy films serve as a powerful lens through which to explore, honor and commemorate the diverse experiences and invaluable impact of women around the world. Review our Women’s History Month collection, film synopses and other details at www.kanopy.com/category/15759.

NWRR
The Northwest Reading Room is Yakima Valley Library’s hub for local and regional history; it stewards resources from the territorial period through the mid-20th century. Visit Archive Librarians, Carlos Pelley and Matt Kendall, to learn about Yakima’s diverse history. Click here for more information.

Read a NWRR blog post here on the life and accomplishments of Maud Lillie Bolin.
Read a NWRR blog post here on the life and work of Dorothy Gene Yates.